They are called 'Zuchtmeisjes', the new generation of French-speaking singers who sing sultry over sexy listening pop. They are increasingly breaking through beyond their national borders. With her debut Mademoiselle, Parisian singer Berry may well follow in the footsteps of chanteuses like Charlotte Gainsbourg and Françoiz Breut. In the person of Eumir Deodato she has an experienced hand behind
… the controls. His songs and arrangements are still of a high standard. The first half of Mademoiselle is clearly the best. A highlight is dark Las Vegas, which evokes pleasant memories of Serge Gainsbourg. In the end, all that summery lightness is a bit heavy on the stomach, but overall Mademoiselle is an entertaining debut by a talented singer. (PdK)more
